Fundamentals of
Applied Global Positioning Systems
GOG 479/579
Spring 2012
Course Schedule��� Completed Assignments��� J Mower�s home page
About the Course:
Fundamentals of Applied GPS explores the concepts of location, position
finding, and navigation through the use of global navigation satellite systems.
It will focus on NAVSTAR (or more familiarly, GPS), the system established and
maintained by the United States. It will provide students with an understanding
of the underlying theories behind all such systems, as well as the
underpinnings of celestial navigation and ground-based electronic navigation
systems. The course will emphasize practical experience with GPS through
numerous field exercises and lab work.
Room:������������������� AS B03
Times:������������������� Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 1:15 to 2:35
Class No.�������������� 7277 (479), 7278 (579)
Instructor:������������ James Mower
Office:������������������� Arts and
Sciences 221
Office hours:������� Tuesdays and Thursdays,
10-12
Email:�������������������� [email protected]
Phone:������������������ 518-442-4779
Web page:����������� www.albany.edu/faculty/jmower
Text:���������������������� There
is no text requirement for this course. We will be using the class course
notes.
Supplies:�������������� Be
prepared to purchase AA batteries frequently to keep the GPS units powered.
It�s also a very good idea to bring a USB 2.0 compatible flash drive to class
each day for all kinds of stuff.
Grading:��������������� You
will be graded on your performance on the midterm, the final, and lab/field
exercises. The midterm will count for 20% of your grade, the final will count
40%, and the labs will count 40%. All lab projects must be submitted by the due
date (on the course schedule web page) for credit.
Final Exam:���������� Monday May 13th 10:30am � 12:30pm